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September 30, 2025
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Kenya stalls on anti-trafficking reforms, US says complicit officials untouched

Kenya stalls on anti-trafficking reforms, US says complicit officials untouched

The report notes that while Kenya has made “significant efforts” against trafficking, it does not yet fully comply with the minimum standards required to eliminate the crime. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya has again been ranked on Tier 2 in the US 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, indicating it does not fully meet minimum standards to eliminate human trafficking despite making significant efforts. The report highlights persistent gaps, including limited victim protection services and a failure to act against complicit officials.

  • Kenya investigated, prosecuted, and convicted more traffickers, and partially opened its first state-run shelter for survivors.
  • The US faulted Kenya for inadequate protection of Kenyan migrant workers in the Gulf countries and insufficient accountability for fraudulent labor recruitment agencies.
  • An amendment to close a loophole allowing fines instead of jail time for sex trafficking has stalled for the fourth year.

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